Oak and antler.

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Andy T

Settler
Sep 8, 2010
899
27
Stoke on Trent.
Here's one almost finished that i'm making for myself. I've tried a few new things with this one and some ideas have worked better than others. I like the antler collar and the bark effect, but i didn't like the original colour. I tried to make it look like it had been outside for a couple of years so i stained the stick a grey colour. The theory was good but i didn't think it suited the stick so i changed it.
The blank pieces of antler are going to be engraved with the name of a couple of walks i have planned and the date i do them. I may change the top yet i just can't decide what to carve.
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Basket work grip and space for more carving or antler.

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Some runes viking compass and antler rings.
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Blank spaces for the future and more antler rings.
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Antler inlay and runes in the back of the stick and strips of fallow deer antler down the sides, with a little carving.
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Antler collar, carving, antler ring and bark effect carving. I'll add more pics as i do more work on it.
 
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swright81076

Tinkerer
Apr 7, 2012
1,702
1
Castleford, West Yorkshire
Stunning. The detail you put into your work is beyond words. I can't imagine the time it takes to carve the bark finish.
I am lucky enough to own one of Andy's staffs, and believe me, pictures don't do it justice.
Brilliant as always Andy. These things should be selling for 3 figures. :thumbup::thumbup::beer:

touched by nature
 

Andy T

Settler
Sep 8, 2010
899
27
Stoke on Trent.
Thanks alot lads i appreciate it. I learned alot making this, easier and quicker ways of doing things, so i think the next one will be better.
 

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